Artist of Opportunity Residency

Artists of Opportunity
4-6 week Residency Program Beginning September 2026- June 2027

OR

Single day Guest Teaching Artist

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Our Artist-in-Residence Program offers professional artists the opportunity to develop their practice within an inclusive studio environment while collaborating alongside adults with disabilities. Artists of Opportunity is the art programming of Opportunity Resources Inc. – a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in individuals with disabilities.

Each 4-6 week resident receives:

• $200 weekly stipend
• Dedicated workspace
• Access to Ceramic Studio, and 2-D Art Studio
• Opportunity to display and sell work in our gallery and retail space
• Community integration within a creative, supportive studio
• Highlight in Newsletter and Social Media

4- 6 week Residents are required to:

• Teach one weekly workshop beginning the second week of residency
• Design workshops accessible to adults with disabilities
• Collaborate with staff to adapt curriculum as needed
• Work alongside a designated staff member to evaluate the educational outcomes of their workshop for grant reporting and program development

Single Day Guest Teaching Artists will Receive:

• Compensation for day of teaching
• 1 week access to Ceramic Studio, and 2-D Art Studio
• Highlight in our Newsletter and Social Media

Artists must be able to pass a background check prior to confirmation.

Please note that residence opportunities may be grant dependent. Applicants will be informed by end of May if the grant applies.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by March 17th, however, applications will remain open through May.

To apply, please fill out attached document in PDF form, and send related portfolio images in JPG and email to mariahl@orimt.org